There is much that is picturesque and original about a regatta on the Wttikalo River. The 'Maori events, which arc almost invariably exciting, and often amusing, give a distinctive note to such gatherings. The regatta at _garuawahia this year was particularly successful, nnd our illustrations convey ft good idea, lirslly of the .r.n.l. an.i secondly of the Maori events which proved so strong mi attraction. (1) Wahines safely negotiate :■. hurdle. (_) Winners of the war canoe race. (3) Caught on the hurdle. (4) Swamped. (0) On the river bank. Hi) Tin* start of the mounted swimming race across the river. (7) An old-time haka. (8) The combined canoe hurdle race. (0) A view of the spectator*.
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Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 75, 29 March 1913, Page 13
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115There is much that is picturesque and original about a regatta on the Wttikalo River. The 'Maori events, which arc almost invariably exciting, and often amusing, give a distinctive note to such gatherings. The regatta at _garuawahia this year was particularly successful, nnd our illustrations convey ft good idea, lirslly of the .r.n.l. an.i secondly of the Maori events which proved so strong mi attraction. (1) Wahines safely negotiate :■. hurdle. (_) Winners of the war canoe race. (3) Caught on the hurdle. (4) Swamped. (0) On the river bank. Hi) Tin* start of the mounted swimming race across the river. (7) An old-time haka. (8) The combined canoe hurdle race. (0) A view of the spectator*. Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 75, 29 March 1913, Page 13
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